Preaching the Santity of Human Life and the Gospel Message
HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A.
THEME: WE ALWAYS NEED GOD!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara.
(ZEPHANIAH 2:3; 3:12-13; 1CORINTHIANS 1:26-31; MATTHEW 5:1-12)
Last Sunday we were called as disciples and apostles of Jesus Christ, but today’s readings give us a roa
HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR A.
THEME: CALLED TO SAVE OTHERS!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara.
(ISAIAH 8:23-9:3; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-13,17; MATTHEW 4:12-23)
Many years ago, Tourists were vis
HOMILY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY YEAR A.
THEME: YOU ARE CHRISTMAS!!!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR 25TH DECEMBER.
Today is not a day of long speeches. It is simply a day of practical joy. The overwhelming joy I see radiating o
HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR A.
THEME: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS AGAIN I SAY REJOICE!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara.
(ISAIAH 35:1-6A,10; JAMES 5:7-10; MATTHEW 11:2-11)
Today is called “Gaudete Sunday” because today’s mass begins with the introit “Gaudete in Domino se
HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING YEAR C.
THEME: HOW DO I USE THE LITTLE AUTHORITY ENTRUSTED TO ME?
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara.
(2 SAMUEL 5:1-3; COLOSSIANS 1:12-20; LUKE 23:35-43)
The liturgical Year comes to its climax with the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
HOMILY FOR THE 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF YEAR C.
THEME: NO ONE WHO SEEKS GOD WILL BE DISAPPOINTED; TAKE ACTION NOW!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara.
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 2022.
(WISDOM 11:22-12:2; 2 THESSALONIANS 1:11-2:2, LUKE 19:1-10)
Today’s readings center on
HOMILY FOR THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
THEME: A GRATEFUL HEART IS A JOYFUL HEART!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 20
(2 KINGS 5:14-17,2 TIMOTHY 2:8-13, LUKE 17:11-19)
Most times we spend much time recounting our woes and disappointments to the extent that we hardly recogn
HOMILY FOR THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF YEAR C
THEME: BE PATIENT AND WAIT ON THE LORD!
By: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 2022
(HABAKKUK 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2TIMOTHY 1:6-8, 13-14; LUKE 17:5-10)
Bishop Kasoma gave an analogy of a man who fell off a mountain cliff. Half-way down the cliff he
HOMILY FOR 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR C
THEME: Concern for others a key to eternal bliss!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 2022
(AMOS 6:1A, 4-7, 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-16, LUKE 16:19-31)
All the readings of this Sunday are continuations of the readings of last Sunday. They cente
HOMILY FOR THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR C
THEME: GOD MUST BE PUT AHEAD OF MONEY
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18 2022
(AMOS 8:4-7,1 TIMOTHY 2:1-8; LUKE 16:1-13)
This twenty fifth Sunday the teachings on detachment and apostleship continues but extends to the management
HOMILY FOR THE 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR C
THEME: COMMITMENT AND SACRIFICE HELP US TO GIVE UP ANYTHING TO GAIN ALL!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2022
(WISDOM 9:13-18B; PHILEMON 9-10,12-17, LUKE 14:25-33)
All through this journey up to Jesus’
HOMILY FOR THE 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE YEAR C
THEME: HUMBLE PEOPLE DO NOT DRAW ATTENTION TO THEMSELVES!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 28 2022
(SIRACH 3:17-18,20,28-29; HEBREWS 12:18-19,22-24A; LUKE 14:1’7-14)
On this twenty second Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Church calls our attention to a very important Ch
HOMILY FOR THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR C
THEME: HARD WORK THROUGH DISCIPLINE AND OBEDIENCE BRINGS GLORY!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 21 2022
(ISAIAH 66:18-21; HEBREWS 12:5-7’11-13; LUKE 13:22-30)
Today’s Gospel reading is the third of three parables in chapter 13 that deal with the theme of the unexpecte
HOMILY FOR THE 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
THEME: WOULD I DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY IF I KNEW TODAY WAS MY LAST DAY?
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JULY 31 2022
(ECCLESIASTES 1:2; 2:21-23; COLOSSIANS 3:1-5,9-11; LUKE 12:13-21)
The Book of Ecclesiastes dramatically blows away the assumption of earlier Israel that happiness is to be f
HOMILY FOR THE 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
THEME: GOD GOVERNS THE WORLD, BUT PRAYER “GOVERNS” GOD.
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JULY 24 2022
(GENESIS 18:20-32; COLOSSIANS 2:12-14; LUKE 11:1-13)
An old Christian hymn goes thus:
What a Friend we
HOMILY FOR THE 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
THEME: GOD GOVERNS THE WORLD, BUT PRAYER “GOVERNS” GOD.
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JULY 17 2022
(GENESIS 18:20-32; COLOSSIANS 2:12-14; LUKE 11:1-13)
An old Christian hymn goes thus:
What a Friend we hav
HOMILY FOR THE 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
THEME: LOVE IS DEMONSTRATED BY DEEDS!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara!
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JULY 10 2022
DEUTERONOMY 30:10-14, COLOSSIANS 1:15-20, LUKE 10:25-37
Today we celebrate the God wh
HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY YEAR C
THEME: THE TRINITY AND THE MODEL OF OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JUNE 12 2022
(PROVERBS 8:22-31, ROMANS 5:1-5, JOHN 16:12-15)
This week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next Sunday, h
HOMILY FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR C
THEME: WE ARE CHILDREN OF THE PENTECOST!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JUNE 5 2022
(ACTS 2:1-11,1CORINTHIANS 12:3B-7,12-13, OR ROM 8:8-17; JOHN14:15-16,23B-26)
The season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration, the feast of Pentecost. It is the celebration of the d
HOMILY FOR ASCENSION SUNDAY YEAR C
THEME: WE ALWAYS NEED A DIVINE ADVOCATE!
Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY MAY 29 2022
(ACTS 1:1-11, HEBREWS 9:24-28;10:19-23, LUKE 24:46-53)
On this seventh Sunday of Easter, we celebrate the solemnity of Ascension. It is an important solemnity that marks the
HOMILY FOR THE 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C
THEME: DO YOU GIVE A COUNTERFEIT LOVE?
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY MAY 15 2022
(ACTS 14:21-27, REVELATION 21:1-5A; JOHN 13:31-33A,34-35)
A story is told about a priest who was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the programme, he
HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C
THEME: THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF THE SHEPHERD!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY MAY 8 2022
(ACTS 13:14,43-52; REVELATION 7:9,14B-17; JOHN 10:27-30)
Last Sunday Peter received absolution from his three counts denial of his master our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ and wa
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year C
Theme: LIVE THE LIFE OF JESUS NOW!!!-
By: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
Homily for Sunday April 3 2022
(EZEKIEL 37:12-14; ROMANS 8:8-11; JOHN 11:1-45)
In today’s readings, the Church reminds us that wha
HoHomily for the 4th Sunday of Lent Year C
Theme: JESUS THE SACRAMENT OF GOD!
By: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
Homily for Sunday March 27 2022
(1SAMUEL16:1B,6-7,10-13A; EPHISIANS5:8-14; JOHN 9:1-41)
Today is fourth Sunday of Lent
Homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Theme: CURSED BE THE ONE WHO TRUSTS IN MAN AND SEEKS HIS STRENGTH IN FLESH!
By: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
Homily for Sunday February 13 2022 (JEREMIAH 17:5-8,1 CORINTHIANS 15:12,16-20, LUKE 6:17,20-26)
HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR C
THEME: ALL TO JESUS THROUGH MARY OUR MOTHER!
BY: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
HOMILY FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 16 2022
Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family Year C
Theme: LORD HEAL OUR FAMILIES!
By: Fr. Augustine Ikechukwu Opara
Homily for Sunday December 26 2021